All posts by David Thompson

Educate – Certify – Empower – ISSA Master Certification

“Your information on Risk Management is a totally new way of thinking for me. Everything comes back to health.” Cindee – Boone, N.C.

“I wanted to develop personally during this class.  Now I know how to also help my staff develop professionally as well.” John- Kennesaw, GA.

Whether you are new to the industry or a veteran, this ISSA/CMI Masters certification class is guaranteed to give you up to date techniques and technology that you can use within your business.

Be ready to change your mindset!

 Have you found yourself in charge of a department you know nothing about?

Just moved into a position where the staff knows more than you?

Are you now inspecting work and have no idea as to the “how’s” and “why’s”?

Register here now, for your $300 discount.

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ISSA/CMI Master Certification

Professional Development Education for the Cleaning Industry

Certifying All Levels of Employment

Empowering Staff to Earn Respect

Learn how to articulate the true value of your team.

You are the leader of the Risk Management team.

During this class you will be asked repeatedly,

“Why are you doing what you are doing?”

“What is the result you are after?”

Now, deconstruct how you are currently getting there and find the best practice methods, chemicals, tools and equipment to get there.

Register early for a $300 discount here.

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The Right Fit?

4. Are they the right fit for the job?

Sometimes some people simply are not good at some things.
Always try to use people’s strengths while helping them obtain new skills.
Find something they are good at and build them up for it.

Next month you can see this complete presentation at the FSPMA conference in Orlando.
You can view the first session FREE here.

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Any Recent Changes?

3. Are there recent changes with the staff?
When new team member comes on board, it can be threatening to someone who has been there for a while.
Keep people informed ahead of time and it will likely be better for everyone.  There usually is not a sign telling us what is ahead, make one!
Ask your supervisor to intervene and support you.
Discipline issues only when the supervisor intercedes.
Next month you can see this complete presentation at the FSPMA conference in Orlando.
You can view the first session FREE here.

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Personal Issues in Your Staff?

2. Is the employee experiencing personal problems?
If an employee is experiencing personal problems, make sure your source of this information ONLY comes from the employee.
Do NOT use gossip or hearsay when dealing with these situations.
If they just want you to know that they are going through
a tough time with a spouse, then you should recommend counseling or an Employee Assistance Program, if one is provided.
Next month you can see this complete presentation at the FSPMA conference in Orlando.
You can view the first session FREE here.

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Good Workers in Your Family

1. Has the person been a good worker in the past?
If they have been able to perform their duties in the past, then chances are they can replicate that ability again.
Ask yourself if there is something physical that has happened to the individual that they have mentioned.

Pay attention for changes in their attitude and behaviors.
Next month you can see this complete presentation at the FSPMA conference in Orlando.

You can view the first session FREE here.

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Building a Rock Star Family

This week we will be talking to the Lead or Head Custodians at K-12 schools.  These messages are from Michael Ward and his book, “Who Swings Your Mop”.
Observe and Report vs. Mandate and Dictate
What that means is; If you notice something not being done correctly,  you must document and  report it to your supervisor
Do not threaten that YOU are going to write someone up!  Your goal is to work with your supervisor to help your staff deal with issues.
You need to be asking yourself the following 7 questions,
when gathering information to report to your supervisor.

Next month you can see this complete presentation at the FSPMA conference in Orlando.

You can view the first session FREE here.

 

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Beyond Clean Podcast – English/Spanish

You asked for a Podcast version of our show,

so here it is.

Over the last few weeks, you might have listened to some of them.

This week, Angel Cruz, Academy Bilingual instructor,  and Everett Johnson ll , Beyond Clean editor are talking to you about the programs and options available here.

Take a listen.

English  

Spanish

 

 

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Disinfectants and Safety

Standard precautions (SP) are safety practices you observe with every single person who uses your facility because not all the sick people are in hospitals or stay home with the “sniffles”.
For your personal protection, treat every situation as though it was potentially infectious to you or your family.
Remember: Because disinfectants are classified as pesticides by the US EPA, these products should always be used in strict accordance with product labels, as the issues at hand are life altering.

#AcademyofCleaning

Find your certification course here.  https://classes.academyofcleaning.com/p/infection-prevention
Use coupon code, BUFFER, for 50% off.

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GERMS? Pathogenic Organisms?

“Germs” is not a scientific term, but they are better understood as bacteria, viruses, or fungi because these are living organisms.
“Germs” is therefore a broad term we all use to refer to these microscopic organisms that can infect humans and animals.
The more proper term for these bad germs would be “pathogenic organisms.”
A virus is an infectious agent, smaller than bacteria, which requires the cells of a living organism to grow or reproduce. Viruses, need a living host to reproduce but can survive for limited periods outside a host.

#AcademyofCleaning

Find your certification course here.  https://classes.academyofcleaning.com/p/infection-prevention
Use coupon code, BUFFER, for 50% off.

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